Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef & Potatoes)
Peanut Oil for Frying
1 lb. Yellow Peruvian Potatos, cut into Batons
2 lb. Filet Mignon, cut into strips
4 T. Peanut Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Red Onion, quartered
4 Tomatoes, quartered
1 Aji Amarillo Pepper, seeded, veined and julienned
1 T. Roastde Garlic Paste
2 T. Sugar Cane Vinegar
4 T. Soy Sauce
2 T. Oyster Sauce
½ C. Beef Stock
2 C. cooked white rice, for serving
½ C. diced Scallions, for serving
3 T. chopped Cilantro, for serving
Heat the peanut oil in a pan or wok adequate frying. Fry the potatoes until golden brown; remove and drain on paper towels. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the wok over high heat; add the peanut oil and once the oil is smoking, add the meat. Sear the meat in the flames from the fire until the meat is evenly browned; remove the meat from the wok. . Return the wok to the cook top; sear the onion, tomatoes, and ajà amarillo. Season with garlic paste. Once the ingredients are seared, return the meat to the wok and cook with vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and beef stock until reduced, about one minute. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the cilantro and scallions. Serve with the fried potatoes and white rice.